Amanda Dodge

15 teachers provide Hour of Code inspiration with Ozobots

Hour of Code Inspiration: 15 Teachers Using Ozobots to Enrich Young Lives

Hour of Code, the STEAM education community’s version of Christmas, is coming up December 4 through 10. This global movement, centered around one-hour coding activities, reaches tens of millions of students. This year, Ozobot is getting involved in a number of ways, all with the aim of making this the most creative Hour of Code …

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Robots from your favorite 80s movies and TV shows that still exist today

10 Robots from 80s Movies and TV That Actually Exist Today

Our Robots in the World series looks at the large and small ways robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence are changing our lives.   Few things were more exciting for kids in the 1980s than Saturday morning cartoons or catching a movie on a Friday night. During this time, imaginations ran wild with the idea of super gadgets, robot …

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Tech in the Sediment: 12 Ways Archaeologists Use Technology

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing set designers, teachers, fashion designers, architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. Kids become archaeologists from the …

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26 top science and steam books for kids: the ultimate guide

26 Top Science and STEAM Books for Kids

The world of STEAM is full of hands-on activities and experiments, but it doesn’t have to stay in the lab or classroom. Parents can foster a love of science, engineering, and math just by stocking the bookshelves at home and visiting their local libraries. There are dozens of great children’s books with STEAM-related themes to …

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Gateway Play: Why Gym Class is One of the Best Places to Teach STEAM

Recently the acronym STEM has expanded into STEAM to include art and even STREAM to include reading. Many teachers agree that learning concepts like science and engineering require students to tap into creativity and research. However, while many different instructors are starting to collaborate and create project-based learning plans that boost STEAM concepts, some physical …

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How Technology is transforming theater design today

How Technology is Changing Theater Design

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing teachers, fashion designers, architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. Like any art form, theater is …

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How new teachers will use tech in modern classrooms by Ozobot

How New and Experienced Teachers Will Use Technology to Change the Classroom

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing fashion designers, architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. …

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A young fashion designer at work

Why Fashion Designers are Pursuing STEAM Education

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why your kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. We tend to view fashion only through …

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Top museums for kids: 25 SoCal attractions for families

25 Can’t-Miss Science Centers, Zoos, and Museums for Kids in Southern California

Whether you’re looking for a way get the kids out of the house for a few hours or a weekend trip for the whole family, Southern California has opportunities to learn and play around every corner. Grab your future astronaut and explore a planetarium, or bring your budding marine biologist to a museum where they …

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